Experience Wildlife in the Daintree River

See rare wildlife including Estuarine crocodiles, birds, frogs, snakes, butterflies, lizards, goannas, and insects. The area is one of the most densely populated mangrove estuaries in the world!

Daintree River Cruise Centre is proud to be Eco Tourism Accredited since 2000. In addition, we were awarded Advanced Eco Accreditation & Respecting Our Culture (ROC) Certification, designed by Aboriginal Tourism Australia. We are also a certified Climate Action Business.

The Daintree River

The Daintree River is the oldest rainforest in the world and home to the richest wildlife habitats. With a concentration of unique species including marsupials, birds, reptiles, frogs, butterflies, ants, spiders, snails, moths, wasps, cicadas, bees, millipedes and a myriads of microscopic life, you will experience a world of diversity!

Our location

Come and enjoy our large gardens and shaded tables that overlook the beautiful Daintree River. Before or after your tour, you can even bring along your own food for a picnic or to celebrate a special occasion. While doing this, you can enjoy the spectacular scenery of the river and mountain backdrop.

Crocodiles

Most visitors that come to the Daintree River arrive with the expectation of seeing crocodiles in the wild. If the crocs are out, our guides will spot them, and guarantee you an experience you will never forget! Crocodiles emerge from the water through the day to bask in the sun on the banks of the river, but in more trying conditions, it takes the experienced eyes of our guides to help you see them.

Bird Watching

The Daintree contains some of the most prolific spots for birdlife in the
world; drawing in international birdwatchers like a magnet! A mixture of
habitats, including rainforests, mangroves, open forests, wetlands, grasslands, estuarines and open spaces, is the reason for this richness. To gain some idea of the river's abundance, book your private birdwatching charter today!

Our own croc handler

We are at Daintree the only businees with a licensed crocodile handler. If you like he assists you to hold in your arms a litte one.

Meet our Wildlife

We have our own licensed wildlife handler with our very own baby crocodile Barry available for you to pet, hold and take photos with. Like most humans, Barry needs some time out too so he isn't here every day!

If you are super keen to meet Barry in person then make sure you call or email so we can assure you book a cruise when Barry is ready for his close up!

We can also arrange for you to meet a python but this is by request only and needs to be arranged prior to your visit. It is great fun and we look forward to helping you with your snakey adventure!